catsclue2

I chose to focus my observations during lunch at the Commons. As I walked in after my 12:15 class I realized that it wasn't so packed and I honestly didn't know where to start. I wasn't sure on what I should focus more on. I noticed those sitting alone doing work, those just casually sitting alone eating, those sitting in small groups, and those who were sitting in very large groups. After getting my burger from the very short line in the sizzler I started to notice more and more people coming in, I was guessing 12:30 is the rush for most people. Well anyways, after getting my burger and trying to make my way through the new crowds of people to the salad bar, I noticed those who were studying or reading had placed their books down to mingle with their friends who had walked by just to say hi, then they would casually just sit down together and eat together, not even remember they had work to do or to be done. I also noticed that those who were originally eating alone when it was not so crowded seemed to start looking around more and awkwardly eating when more and more people started to sit together. Oh! I also noticed, while eating, about 10 people at a time would swarm over to the fresh baked cookie section as well and pile up on those ooey, gooey, chocolate chip, cookies. I felt as though I would have to wait FOREVER just to get 1 or two cookies while everybody was gathering up 4 at a time. By the time I would have got over there to get my share, I'd be left with the silly little crumbs. So, I didn't bother. But! I did observe that.
The data I collected showed to me that breakfast, lunch, and dinner are basically the only times, unless you're too cool for school, where you can socialize for a long period of time and relax with a nice meal in front of you without worrying about homework or exams!